Declaration of Independence Letterpress

A project in Lancaster, PA by Craig Welsh
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4th of July letterpress celebration printed with pieces of the barrel of a Revolutionary War cannon! Limited editions of 1,776 copies.
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Backers: 125
Average Pledge Per Backer: $57

Funded: $7,118 of $1,776
Dates: Jun 20th -> Jul 8th (19 days)
Project By: Craig Welsh
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Latest News

Story to be Included

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had a few people recommend that I include some kind of overview statement about the project when the prints are shipped. I think that's a great idea. The feeling is that the backstory of the project (John Dunlap, Caslon typefaces, cannon... (Read More)

400 Copies Printed

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
200 of each version (Lettra Pearl and Lettra Ecru paper stock) of the Dunlap Broadside were completed earlier today and are on the drying rack. The press seems to have handled the cannon fragments in the ink pretty well. A few sounds of scraping but... (Read More)

Proof and Cannon Fragments

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Locked up the printing plate in the press earlier and pulled a few blind (no ink; debossed impression) proofs. Working on grinding the last of the cannon fragments into a fine metal dust. Should have ink mixed and be printing at some point after... (Read More)

Time to Print

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I'll be making my way to the print shop in a bit for the printing of the Dunlap Broadside. Thanks for supporting this project. Happy 4th!   (Read More)

Ink w/Cannon Fragments for ALL Rewards

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
ALL rewards will now be printed with black ink that includes Revolutionary War cannon fragments. I've decided to make limited editions of just 200 copies for all rewards - 200 is the approximate number of copies of the Declaration of Independence... (Read More)

Wow! 9 Hours!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I now know what I'll be doing on the 4th of July. Just got a note that the project has been funded in under 9 hours.  Many thanks for the pledges and support. Craig  (Read More)

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